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Attorney David T. Leake is the owner of the Law Office of David T. Leake, Esq. in Somerset, Pennsylvania. His office is located within one block of the Somerset County Courthouse. He was previously an associate of Attorney Joseph Policicchio, who retired and transfered his practice to Attorney Leake.
Previously employed as a Judicial Law Clerk in the 16th Judicial District of the Court of Common Pleas located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, Attorney Leake gained knowledge of the legal system from the judicial perspective.
He attended Duquesne University School of Law as an evening student working full time throughout law school.
Upon graduation he received numerous awards for excellence in trial and appellate advocacy, as well as one of the most prestigious graduation awards called the John Sciullio Peer Excellency Award, a peer voted award for outstanding work ethic and integrity. He was also inducted into the Order of Barristers, a national honors society for courtroom advocacy, and won a National Moot Court Competition.
His main practice areas include criminal defense, family law, wills, estates, trusts, civil litigation, NFA trusts, firearm law, and general practice. For more information please click the practice areas link below.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
DUI and DWI
20%
Family
20%
Estate Planning
5%
Fees and Rates
Licenses
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 11 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of David T. Leake, Esq.
(814) 445-6948
Fax
509 North Center Avenue, Somerset, PA, 15501
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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | DUI & DWI
Posted by Jeffrey | April 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Exceptional committment
Mr. Leake is a smart, dedicated, attorney. One of the few willing to go the extra mile for his clients. Mr. Leake has taken my DUI case through the appeal process including our recent oral argument at the Pennsylvania Supreme Court on fundamental constitutional rights. While most attorneys shirk t...
Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Dui
I hired attorney David Leake, for a DUI case,He was very knowledgeable and very professional. He returned phone calls quickly,and answered all my questions. I consider him the best lawyer in Somerset county,and very great in the courtroom. He will definitely be my new attorney for anything in the fut...
Posted by Allen | January 30, 2018 | DUI & DWI
Recomend to anyone
I consulted Attorney Leak because of concerns about firearms law and possible loss of my carry permit after a dui. I couldn't have made a better choice! David was very knowledgeable about the subject , as well as a very nice friendly guy! He even went so far as to call the sheriff for additional info...
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Experience
Honors
2014
Courtroom Advocacy Award, Order of Barristers
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Owner, Law Office of David T. Leake, Esq.
2015 - 2017
Associate, Law Office of Joseph Policicchio
2014 - 2015
Law Clerk, Somerset County Court of Common Pleas
Associations
Somerset County Bar Association
Education
2014
Duquesne University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Languages
English